RSPCA rescue cats take an average of a month to find a new home but some of these felines have sadly been waiting much longer.

On average it took all cats at the RSPCA 27.8 days to find a new home from 2014 to 2016.

Some of them, such as black cats, tend to take a little longer than average to rehome (33.3 days). It all depends upon finding the right adopter for the right cat.

Alice Potter, RSPCA’s cat welfare expert, said: “Some cats can be overlooked in RSPCA rescue centres maybe because they are shy, maybe they are a little old, or look like they haven’t had the best start in life.

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“Sometimes there is no clear reason why some cats are overlooked while the moggy in their neighbouring cat pod may be snapped up but we are urging people to take a chance on the cats who have previously been given the cold shoulder.

“These cats can make brilliant companions and have waited too long to find their forever home.”

Among those having difficulty finding a new home is Lise, a calico domestic shorthair crossbreed who has been at the RSPCA South Godstone Centre since November 25, 2016.

That’s a grand total of 295 days (on September 16) patiently waiting for her forever home.

Lise is around five years old and came into RSPCA care with injuries to her neck and head which was believed to be from a dog attack.

Lise has been looking for a new home since November 25, 2016 (Image: RSPCA)

She has been in care for so long because, sadly, although Lise has been through an incredible journey of recovery, her horrific injuries meant that she has a problem with nerve pain and needs to take medication three times a day.

Lise will need a home without a dog with access to the outside but away from busy roads or railways.

She can live with children of secondary school age and will need a little bit of time to settle in but she will soon become the purr-fect companion.

To rehome Lise contact RSPCA South Godstone on 0300 123 0741.

Ginger cat Peanut has been in RSPCA care for eight months after being found in St Albans, Hertfordshire, with an injured paw from fighting other tomcats in January 2017.

His elderly owner had sadly passed away and Peanut had been roaming the streets and getting into trouble with the other cats in the area for some time.

Peanut would need to live with adult owners or families with older teenagers in a relaxed home (Image: RSPCA)

Thankfully the nine-year-old ginger cat was picked up by the RSPCA and his paw has now healed. However, he tested positive for FIV (Feline Immunodeficiency Virus) and also has a low grade heart murmur, although this does not require treatment.

He is now at the RSPCA Middlesex North West branch in London and looking for a new home.

Peanut would need to live with adult owners or families with older teenagers in a relaxed home. He could also live with another positive cat who needs a friend and will need to be kept indoors.

To rehome Peanut contact the RSPCA Middlesex North West branch on 020 8966 9688.

Betsy has been at Southall Cattery in London since March when she was brought in because her elderly owner could no longer care for her. She is quite timid and shy and was a little defensive when she was first brought in.

With time the staff found that she settled a little bit and enjoyed a quieter area of the cattery.

Betsy will need a quiet and calm household to suit her timid nature (Image: RSPCA)

She will need a home with adults or families with older children and a quiet and calm household to suit her timid nature.

The two-year-old tabby cat may be able to live with another cat, would prefer not to live with a dog and will need to go outside and explore. She may spend more time outdoors and so would like plenty of space, such as a large field or farm.